I think that the one thing that can make the difference with language and cultural misunderstanding is practice! Organisations and people that enter the world of European projects need time and practice to learn to work with people from different countries. Many times, even experienced people need time to adjust in a new partnership. Therefore, it is important to schedule frequent meetings with enough time to discuss things and create common understanding. On-line meetings can be used for I think that each physical meeting boosts social bonds